Trains are cancelled between London Paddington and Bristol or South Wales due to flooding on the Western line, caused by Storm Claudia. Network Rail has advised passengers to make alternative arrangements, and severe disruption is expected to last for the remainder of the day.
Tickets dated for Friday will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday. Several routes are affected, including London Paddington to Swansea via Bristol Parkway and London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads via Swindon.
The line between Chippenham and Bath Spa is closed, impacting services between Swindon and Westbury via Melksham. Additionally, the railway line from Gloucester to Bristol Parkway is closed.
Flooding has also led to road closures and significant delays in the West Country. The M5 northbound has speed restrictions and lane closures, and has experienced standstill traffic due to rain, a road defect, and a car crash.
In Banwell, North Somerset, the A371 West Street is impassable, and Piper's Way in Swindon remains closed due to heavy surface water. A government warning for imminent flooding has been issued for homes in South Marston Brook, Swindon.
